The World at War: The Ultimate Restored Edition is the definitive version of one of the greatest documentary series ever made. Each frame has been painstakingly restored and the audio enhanced and upgraded so that this is the best this award-winning series has ever looked and sounded. Narrated by Laurence Olivier and first broadcast in 1973 when memories of the Second World War were still clear in people’s minds and the war’s veterans numerous, over 26 episodes this unique series assembled these recollections, together with archive footage, to create one of the most powerful and successful historical documentaries ever seen. The voices of those that fought, worked or watched during the war gave each episode a vivid sense of what it was like to be there and was the hallmark of the series. Here then, is the documentary which explores the complete restoration process (as directed by Leigh Tarrant) This new documentary as narrated by Sir Jeremy Isaacs, examines an intriguing story, as it also explores the technical process, the creative process, and also a little about the ‘new look’ in a completely different aspect ratio made ready for 16:9 widescreen tv, as you’ve never seen it before. An insightful complement to the full blu ray / DVD boxset.